Focus Ontario Talks Racing October 14, 2012 On the Oct. 13 edition of Global’s Focus Ontario, hosts Leslie Roberts and John Tory speak with former Liberal MP Dennis Mills, President and CEO of Racing Future Inc., about the Ontario Liberals’ dec...
Oxford Proposes $3 Billion Casino Expansion Along Toronto's Front St. October 12, 2012 On Friday, October 12, the Oxford Properties Group announced its proposed vision for a $3-billion expansion right along downtown Toronto's Front Street. The proposal includes the Metro Toronto Convent...
Ford "Open To The Idea" Of T.O. Casino October 11, 2012 Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has gone on the record as saying that he is still willing to consider casino expansion within the city if it part of an entertainment complex. He has also said that if expansion...
McNaughton: Bill Is Only Thing That Will Force Referendum October 11, 2012 After Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath publicly announced her motion for mandatory casino referendums, Progressive Conservative MP Monte McNaughton has gone on the record as saying t...
Ottawa Council Approves Casino October 10, 2012 While reports indicate that the slots at Rideau Carleton Raceway may still churn past the March 31, 2013 deadline, Ottawa city councillors feel as though their hands are tied when it comes to the futu...
Public Casino Meeting Tonight In T.O. October 10, 2012 It has been reported that 37 people have already signed up to speak at this evening's public Toronto and East York Community Council meeting, which will take place at the Toronto City Hall Council Cha...
Updated: Demonstration At Queen's Park October 10, 2012 Trot Insider has learned that on Thursday, October 18, a rally and demonstration in support of the Ontario horse-racing industry will be taking place at Queen's Park.
Horwath Referendum Motion Introduced October 10, 2012 A Wednesday, October 10 press conference hosted by Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath and Hamilton Councillor Sam Merulla has given the province's much embattled horse-racing industry ...
OLG To Meet With Hanover Thursday October 09, 2012 It has been reported that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. will be conducting negotiations with representatives from Hanover Raceway on Thursday (October 11) in regard to extending the lease on th...
Ottawa Casino Expansion Debate Grows Prior To Council Vote October 09, 2012 In the wake of Kingston City Council voting against allowing casino expansion into its downtown core, Ottawa City Council, which has a similar vote scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, is now under mo...
Township Asks Province To Support Panel Findings October 08, 2012 In a letter addressed to Premier Dalton McGuinty, Township of King Mayor Steve Pellegrini is asking the province to support the findings of the OMAFRA Panel and work with racing to help sustain the in...
McNaughton: Bill 76 Waiting To Be Addressed October 05, 2012 The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. has been making a lot of noise recently with its casino expansion information sessions. Driving full-steam ahead with its prospective locations and revenue-sharing...